Overview
SHAI Creative is an AI-powered pre-production platform that accelerates video and film planning, from script to storyboard to shot list to animatic video generation. Designed for advertising creatives, filmmakers, agencies, and content creators, SHAI helps users transform raw scripts into polished storyboards, generate AI-based video previews, manage shot planning, and organize production schedules — all within a simple, collaborative, and fully online interface. With SHAI, pre-production becomes 100x faster, smarter, and more cost-effective.
Key Features
- AI Storyboard Generator: Instantly turn scripts into detailed, AI-illustrated storyboards with scene-by-scene visualization.
- AI Shot List Management: Auto-generate shot lists from scripts, including timing, location, cast, and camera angles, all editable in a single dashboard.
- Script-to-Storyboard Conversion: Upload any creative document, and SHAI intelligently converts it into structured visual production plans.
- AI Video Generator (Animatics): Create quick, animated versions of your storyboards to preview camera movements and scene transitions (premium feature).
- AI Character Generator: Create unique characters automatically based on your script requirements for consistent visual storytelling.
- AI-Optimized Shoot Planning: Organize and dynamically adjust production schedules based on changes in the script or shot list.
- Creative Assistant Tools: Seamlessly edit, refine, and optimize your pre-production documents while keeping data secure and private.
- Fully Online Platform: No downloads needed; access your projects from anywhere with an internet connection.
Pros
- Massive Time Savings: 100x faster pre-production compared to traditional manual workflows.
- User-Friendly Interface: No prior experience in video production needed; intuitive tools guide you step-by-step.
- Flexible and Customizable: Manual edits and personal adjustments are always allowed after AI outputs.
- Affordable and Scalable: Drastically cuts down pre-production costs for both small teams and large production houses.
- Cloud-Based Accessibility: Work on projects from anywhere without software installation.
Cons
- Premium Features Gated: Full AI video generation and extended scene outputs require upgrading to paid plans.
- Best for Pre-Production Only: SHAI focuses exclusively on planning — users still need separate tools for actual video shooting and final editing.
- Learning Curve for Detailed Projects: Complex productions may still require manual fine-tuning of AI-generated outputs.